Manager, Technical Services

Homeland Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization to identify a Manager, Technical Services to support continued growth, operational excellence, and product expansion initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This is more than a traditional technical services leadership role.

The Manager, Technical Services will lead critical manufacturing support activities, including process optimization, technology transfers, validation programs, and new product introductions that directly impact therapies used by patients worldwide. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, and Executive Leadership, this individual will lead a team of Process Engineers while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

This highly visible Manager, Technical Services position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, lead complex cross-functional projects, mentor a talented engineering team, and play a key role in the future growth and success of a stable, innovative pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.

• Lead pharmaceutical process engineering, manufacturing support, and technology transfer activities
• Oversee process design, optimization, implementation, scale‑up, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance
• Establish and monitor process performance metrics to drive operational excellence
• Provide technical troubleshooting, investigations, and process optimization support for manufacturing operations
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for site manufacturing processes
• Lead technology transfers for new products and assess process scalability, robustness, and site compatibility
• Support products throughout the lifecycle, from initial evaluation through commercial manufacturing
• Develop process ownership strategies and provide long‑term technical support for commercial products
• Oversee process validation activities, including review and approval of validation protocols, reports, and technical documentation
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and cGMP guidelines
• Support regulatory inspections, client audits, and quality system initiatives
• Lead deviation investigations, impact assessments, and CAPA implementation efforts
• Analyze process trends and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and manufacturing performance
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Process Engineers, including hiring, training, performance management, and professional development
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while providing technical mentorship across the organization

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related scientific discipline
• 7+ years of experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing or another highly regulated FDA environment
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team management experience
• Strong project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, technical services, process engineering, validation, or technology transfer activities
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, quality systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities
• Master's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, preferred
• Experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, preferred
• Injectable, biologics, or aseptic manufacturing experience, preferred
• Proven experience leading technology transfer initiatives, preferred
• Expertise in process validation and manufacturing scale‑up activities, preferred
• Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement experience, preferred
• Experience with statistical analysis, process capability studies, and data‑driven decision making, preferred

This role offers a competitive annual salary of $118,500–$189,600, along with a 10% annual bonus opportunity and…